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property at 617 N 9th St
$800 - $850
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617 N 9th St

ReadingPA19604
property at 1011 Penn St
$850
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1011 Penn St

ReadingPA19601
property at 315 N 6th St
$900
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315 N 6th St

ReadingPA19601

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property at 306 S 5th St
$975 - $995
2 Bedroom Rentals
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306 S 5th St

ReadingPA19602

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property at 607 S Trent Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
6 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent
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607 S Trent Ave

WyomissingPA19610
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Barley Square Apartments
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Barley Square Apartments

220 Grape StReading, PA 19602
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Centre Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Park Place

601 N 5th StReading, PA 19601
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1217 Moss St
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1217 Moss St

1217 Moss StReading, PA 19604
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Big Mill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Big Mill Apartments

702 N 8th StReading, PA 19604
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West Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Reading, PA is a Studio unit found at Washington Towers in the Callowhill neighborhood priced from $925. 420-422 Douglass Street in the Oakbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
420-422 Douglass Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
238 S 6th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Reading Tower-09Studio,1BA$1,080
232 S. 6th St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Reading, PA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Reading area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2nd Ave. Model at Aparments On 2nd Ave in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value West Reading apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1224 Eckert Avenue starting at $1,150 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aparments On 2nd Ave2nd Ave.3BR,2.5BA$1.52
1224 Eckert Avenue3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.85
The Reserve at Wyomissing2 Bedroom 2 Bath Premier2BR,2BA$1.70
Country Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Courtyard View2BR,1BA$1.63
435 N 5th St, Unit 2435 N 5th St3BR,1BA$1.70
Franklin Manor Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsOne bedroom, one bath apartment1BR,1BA$1.85
132 Clymer St, Unit 2132 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.37
2 E Elm St, Unit # 22 E Elm St1BR,1BA$1.84
324 Franklin St, Unit 1 beds,West Reading324 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Reading Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Reading?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Reading is at Washington Towers listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Reading Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Reading Apartment is $1,000 at 420-422 Douglass Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Reading Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Reading is starting from $1,025 at 238 S 6th Street.

What is the most affordable West Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1224 Eckert Avenue and starts from $1,150.

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